Description
Reeses Butterfinger cheesecake bars combine creamy chocolate with crunchy peanut butter candy in a dreamy dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor this rich, indulgent treat that blends classic flavors into a memorable sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup chopped Reeses (peanut butter cups or Reeses pieces)
- ½ cup chopped Butterfinger candy bars
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup chocolate chips, melted (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal.
- Crust Formation: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a compact mixture. Press firmly into the pan’s bottom, creating an even layer. Bake until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Cheesecake Filling: Cream cheese and sugar until smooth, incorporating peanut butter seamlessly. Fold in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined to maintain a silky texture.
- Baking Process: Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled crust, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven until the center shows a subtle jiggle while edges appear set, indicating perfect doneness.
- Topping and Decoration: Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature. Sprinkle chopped Reeses and Butterfinger pieces generously across the surface, pressing gently to adhere.
- Chocolate Finish: Melt chocolate chips and drizzle artistically over the decorated cheesecake, creating elegant swirls that enhance both visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate for at least two hours to firm up and intensify flavors. Remove from pan using parchment paper edges and slice into precise, uniform squares for serving.
Notes
- Achieve Creamy Perfection: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, velvety filling. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a delicate texture.
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the pan, creating a compact base that holds together when cut. Briefly baking the crust helps set its structure.
- Control Baking Precision: Watch for the subtle jiggle in the cheesecake’s center – it should wobble slightly but not be liquid. Overbaking leads to dry, cracked surface, while underbaking results in runny texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives or use almond flour for a low-carb version. Replace regular cream cheese with dairy-free options for lactose-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg